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Staff threatened with axe handle during armed raid at Ribbleton convenience store

Staff at McColls in Ribbleton Avenue were threatened with an axe handle during a robbery in the early hours on Monday morning. At around 6:30am two men broke into the […]

5 years ago
Concern for missing Preston man Darren Millen

Police have issued an appeal to find a man missing from his home in Preston. Darren Millen, 41, was last seen in the Preston area on March 25. He is […]

5 years ago
Police issue 123 fines to people breaking lockdown rules

Lancashire Police issued 123 fines to people not complying with lockdown measures over the weekend. Officers were out on the streets stopping people making unnecessary journeys and gathering in groups. […]

5 years ago
UCLan postpones summer 2020 graduation ceremonies

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has postponed its summer graduation ceremonies amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ceremonies that were due to take place in July have now been rescheduled […]

5 years ago
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Preston dance school shimmy online with a promise to ‘Keep Dancing’

Fever Tree Dance Company are asking people to join them in their front rooms Fever Dance Company has swapped studios for sitting rooms, offering free online dance classes for everyone. After having to close its doors for the first time in 16 years due […]

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Body in Preston Docks believed to be missing man Shaun Horan

A body discovered in Preston Docks yesterday (Sunday 29 March) is believed to be Shaun Horan. Shaun, 48, went missing on 3 February of this year, and was last seen […]

5 years ago
Restaurant owner says more support is needed for those due to open new businesses

Smashed restaurant A new restaurant which was set to open at the Miller Arcade on March 27 has had to remain unopened to the public. Like many other businesses in the hospitality […]

5 years ago
UCLan launches first police apprenticeship courses in Lancashire

New enrollment of student police officers at their attestation ceremony The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has launched the very first Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) to educate future police officers. The university has teamed up with Lancashire Constabulary to […]

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